The green lawns along the northern bank of the Huong (Perfume) River are a popular spot for locals and visitors to rest and enjoy the fresh atmosphere when visiting Hue City, central Vietnam. -- Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance reported that state budget revenue in the first quarter of 2026 reached VND829.4 trillion ($31.4 billion), equal to 32.8 percent of the year’s estimate and up 11.4 percent compared to the same period in 2025. Society-- Northern Vietnam is forecast to experience scattered showers and thunderstorms on Saturday due to a cold air mass, while intense heat grips central and southern regions, according to the national weather center. -- Health authorities in Dak Lak Province confirmed 26 cases of chickenpox at an elementary school and moved quickly to contain the outbreak, officials said on Friday, after dozens of suspected infections emerged among students in Ea Rieng Commune. -- Vietnam’s Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday assessed a proposal to establish Dong Nai Province as a centrally governed city, saying the southern province has met all seven conditions required and achieved 13 of 15 criteria for a Class I urban area.

Source: Tuoitre News April 04, 2026 07:41 UTC